Synonyms for

Establishments

Verb / eˈstæblɪʃmʌnts / Another word for establishments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Establishments refer to places or organizations that have been set up for a particular purpose, such as a business, a school, or a government agency.

Synonyms & similar words

institution establishment governance validation brass organization organisation governingbody constitution formation ecesis administration institutions organizations companies corporations enterprises concerns firms outfits ventures shops stores factories plants foundations associations clubs societies guilds unions coalitions

Synonyms by register

Formal

institutions organizations enterprises foundations

Informal

places businesses shops outfits

Literary

foundations settlements edifices

Antonyms

disruption abolition dismantling termination undoing

Common collocations

  • commercial establishments
  • financial establishments
  • public establishments
  • private establishments
  • establishments of higher learning
  • food establishments
  • retail establishments
  • legal establishments

Word family

noun establishment
verb establish
adjective established
adverb establishedly

Usage note

This word often refers to businesses or institutions. It can sometimes sound formal or even a bit old-fashioned depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The government established new establishments for public healthcare.
  2. The school is one of the oldest establishments in the city.
  3. The company has many establishments across the country.
  4. The establishment of new businesses is important for economic growth.
  5. The establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was a major milestone.

Quotes

  • "The establishment of a new religion, whose ministers supercede the civil authority, is a dangerous encroachment on the latter." - Thomas Jefferson
  • "The establishment of an institution for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men is a noble enterprise." - John Adams
  • "The establishment of a new order of society and government, different from what had been seen in the world before." - Thomas Paine

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